“Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us,”
Luke 1
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1Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,
“Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us,”
“Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us,”
“Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us,”
“Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,”
“Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us,”
2just as they were handed down to us by the initial eyewitnesses and servants of the word.
“even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word,”
“just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us,”
“even as they delivered them unto us which from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word,”
“just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the Word,”
“Just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us.”
“even as they deliver them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word,”
3Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
“it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus,”
“It seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus,”
“it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,”
“it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus,”
“It seemed good to me also having followed all things closely For some time past to write an orderly account for you most excellent Theophilus”
“it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,”
4so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
“that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed.”
“that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed.”
“that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.”
“so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.”
“that thou mightest know the certainty of those things wherein thou hast been instructed.".”
“so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.”
5In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a daughter of Aaron.
“There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.”
“there was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias of the course of Abiah and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron and her name was Elizabeth.”
“In the days of Herod, King of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron and her name was Elizabeth.”
“there was in the days of Herod the king of Judea a certain priest named Zacharias of the course of Abii and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron and her name was Elizabeth”
“There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias of the course of Abiah and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron and her name was Elizabeth.”
“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias of the division of Abijah. He had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.”
6Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
“And they were both righteous before God walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.”
“they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.".”
“And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.”
“And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.”
“They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.”
“And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.”
7But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.
“But they had no child because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.”
“And they had no child because that Elizabeth was barren and they both were now well stricken in years.”
“and they had no child because that Elizabeth was barren and they both were now well stricken in years.”
“and they had no child because that Elizabeth was barren and they both were now well stricken in years.”
“they had no child because Elizabeth was barren and they were both advanced in years.”
“they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.”
8One day while Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God,
“so it was that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division,”
“And it came to pass that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course.”
“Now it happened that while he was performing his priestly service before God in the appointed order of his division,”
“So it was that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division,”
“And it came to pass that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,”
“and it came to pass that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course”
9he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
“according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.”
“according to the custom of the priest's office his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.”
“according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.”
“According to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.”
“According to the custom of the priest's office his lot was to burn Incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.”
“According to the custom of the priest's office his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.”
10And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.
“And the whole multitude of the people was praying outside at the hour of incense.”
“And the whole multitude of the people were in prayer outside at the hour of the incense offering.”
“And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.”
“and the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.”
“and burn incense. The whole multitude of the people were in prayer outside at the hour of the incense offering.”
“And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.”
11Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
“And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.”
“Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him standing on the right side of the altar of incense.”
“And there appeased unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.”
“And an angel of the Lord appeared to him standing to the right of the altar of incense.”
“And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.”
“And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.”
12When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear.
“And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.”
“And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.”
“and When Zacharias saw him he was troubled and fear fell upon him.”
“And when Zechariah saw him he was troubled and fear fell upon him”
“And when Zacharias saw him he was troubled and fear fell upon him.”
“Zacharias was troubled when he saw the angel and fear gripped him.”
13But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
“But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.”
“But the angel said to him, do not be afraid Zacharias for your petition has been heard and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son and you will give him the name John”
“But the angel said to him, do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.”
“But the angel said to him, do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son and you will give him the name John.”
“But the angel said unto him fear not Zacharias for thy prayer is heard and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son and thou shall call his name John.”
“But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son and thou shalt call his name John.”
14He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,
“And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.”
“You will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at his birth.”
“and you will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at his birth.”
“And thou shalt have joy and gladness and many shall rejoice at his birth.”
“You will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at his birth,”
“And thou shall have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth.”
15for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb.
“For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb,”
“for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost even from his mother's womb.”
“for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb,”
“For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. And he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost even from his mother's womb”
“For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and he will drink no wine or liquor and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother's womb”
“For He will be great in the sight of the Lord and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit even from His mother's womb.”
16Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.
“And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord, their God.”
“and many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord Their God”
“And he will turn many of the sons of Israel back to the Lord their God.”
“and Many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.”
“and many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.”
“And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.”
17And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."
“He will also go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
“And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
“and he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
“it is he who will go as a forerunner before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers back to the children and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous so as to make ready a people prepared…”
“it is he who will who will go as a forerunner before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers back to the children and the Disobedient to the attitude of the righteous so as to make ready a people…”
“He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just. To make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
18"How can I be sure of this?" Zechariah asked the angel. "I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years."
“And Zacharias said to the angel, How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years.”
“Zacharias said to the angel, how will I know this for certain? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years.”
“and Zacharias said unto the angel whereby shall I know this. For I am an old man and my wife. Well stricken in years”
“And Zacharias said to the angel, how shall I know this for certain? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years.”
“and Zacharias said unto him, unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man and my wife well stricken in years.”
“Zacharias said unto the angel, whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man and my wife is well stricken in years.”
19"I am Gabriel," replied the angel. "I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
“The angel answered and said to him, I am Gabriel who stands in the presence of God and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.”
“And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel that stand in the presence of God and am sent to speak unto thee and to show thee these glad tidings.”
“the angel answered and said to him, I am Gabriel who stands in the presence of God. I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.”
“And the angel answered and said to him, I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and was sent to speak to you and to bring you these good tidings.”
“and the angel answering said unto him I am Gabriel that stand in the presence of God and I'm sent to speak unto thee and to show thee these glad tidings”
“And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel that stand in the presence of God. And I've been sent to speak to thee and to show thee these glad tidings.”
20And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time."
“but behold, you will be mute and not able to speak until the day these things take place because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their own time.”
“And behold, thou shalt be dumb and not able to speak until the day that these things shall be performed because thou believest not my words which shall be fulfilled in their season.”
“And behold thou shalt be dumb and not able to speak until the day that these things shall be performed because thou believest not my words which shall be fulfilled in their season.”
“And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.”
“And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place because you did not believe my words which shall be fulfilled in their proper time.”
“And behold, thou shalt be dumb and not able to speak until the day that these things shall be performed, because you did not believe my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.”
21Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
“the people were waiting for Zacharias and were wondering at his delay in the temple.”
“The people were waiting for Zacharias and were wondering at his delay in the temple.”
“The people were waiting for Zacharias, were wondering at his delay in the temple.”
22When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained speechless.
“And when he came out, he could not speak unto them. And so they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he beckoned unto them and he remained speechless.”
“But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them. And they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple and he kept making signs to them and remained mute.”
“But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them and remained mute.”
“and when he came out he could not speak unto them and he perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple for he beckoned unto them and remained speechless.”
“when he came out. He could not speak unto them. And they perceived and he had seen a vision of the temple for he beckoned unto them and remained speechless”
23And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.
“And it came to pass that as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.”
“When the days of his priestly service were ended, he went back home.”
“when the days of his priestly service were ended that he went back home.”
“came to pass that as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished that he departed to his own house.”
24After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared,
“after these days, Elizabeth, his wife became pregnant and she kept herself in seclusion for five months saying”
“After these days, Elizabeth, his wife, became pregnant and she kept herself in seclusion for five months saying,”
“And after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she hid herself for five months, saying,”
“After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived and hid herself five months saying”
25"The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people."
“Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me to take away my reproach from among men.”
“this is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when he looked with favor upon me to take away my disgrace from among men.”
“this is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when he looked with favor upon me to take away my disgrace from among men.”
“Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days were and he looked on me to take away my reproach among men.”
26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,
“And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee named Nazareth,”
“And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee named Nazareth,”
“Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth”
“Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth”
“Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth.”
“now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth”
27to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.
“to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.”
“to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary.”
“to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph of the house of David and the Virgin's name was Mary”
“to a virgin who was espoused to a man whose name was Joseph of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary.”
“to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph of the descendants of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.”
“to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.”
28The angel appeared to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
“And having come in, the angel said to her, Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.”
“And the angel came in unto her and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women.”
“And the angel came in unto her and said, Hail thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women.”
“And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail thou that art highly favored. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women.”
“And having come in, the angel said to her, Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.”
“and having come in the angel said to her rejoice highly favored one. The Lord is with you blessed are you among women?”
29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.
“And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.”
“But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying and considered what manner of greeting this was.”
“And when she saw him she was troubled at his saying and cast in her mind. What manner of salutation this should be.”
“And when she saw Him, she was troubled at His saying and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.”
“But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying and considered what manner of greeting this was.”
“And when she saw him she was troubled at his saying and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.”
30So the angel told her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
“And the angel said unto her, fear not Mary, for thou hast found favor with God.”
“the angel said to her do not be afraid Mary for you have found favor with God”
“the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”
“And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favor with God.”
“And the angel said to her, do not be afraid, Mary. For you have found favor with God.”
“And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favor with God.”
31Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
“And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb and bring forth a son and shalt call his name Jesus.”
“and behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a son and shall call his name Jesus.”
“And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.”
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.”
“And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.”
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a son and she'll call his name Jesus.”
32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
“He shall be great and shall be called the son of the highest, and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David,”
“he shall be great and shall be called the son of the highest. And the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David.”
“He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Highest. And the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David.”
“he shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest. And the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David.”
“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Highest. And the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.”
“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father, David,”
33and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!"
“and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
“and he will reign over the house of Jacob Forever and of his kingdom there will be no end”
“and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. And of his kingdom, there will be no end.”
“And he will reign over the house of Jacob forever and of his kingdom. There will be no end.”
“And he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. And of his kingdom there will be no end.”
“and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”
34"How can this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
“Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?”
“then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?”
“Then Mary said to the angel, How can this be since I do not know a man?”
“And Mary said to the angel, How will this be, since I am a virgin?”
“Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?”
“Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I am a virgin?”
35The angel replied, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee. And the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
“And the angel answered and said unto her the holy ghost shall come upon thee and the power of the highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the son of God.”
“The angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
“And the angel answered and said to her, the Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the highest will overshadow you. Therefore also that holy one who is to be born will be called the son of God.”
“And the angel answered her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. And therefore, the child to be born will be called Holy, the Son of God.”
36Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.
“And behold thy cousin Elizabeth. She hath also conceived a son in her old age. And this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.”
“And behold, thy cousin Elizabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age. And this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.”
“And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age. And she who was called barren is now in her sixth month,”
“And behold thy cousin Elizabeth. She hath also conceived a son in her old age. And this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.”
“Now indeed, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.”
“Now indeed Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age. And this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.”
37For no word from God will ever fail."
“for with God, nothing shall be impossible.”
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
“for nothing will be impossible with God.”
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
38"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it happen to me according to your word." Then the angel left her.
“And Mary said, behold, the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.”
“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.”
“And Mary said, behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.”
“Then Mary said, Behold the maidservant of the Lord, let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.”
“Then Mary said behold the maidservant of the Lord let it be to me according to your word and the angel departed from her.”
“Then Mary said, beyond the maidservant of the Lord, let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.”
39In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah,
“Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste to a city of Judah”
“Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste into a city of Judah.”
“Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste into a city of Judah”
40where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
“and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.”
“and entered into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elizabeth.”
“And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth.”
“and entered into the house of Zechariah. And saluted Elizabeth”
41When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
“And it happened when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
“and it came to pass that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary the babe leaped in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost.”
“And it came to pass that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost.”
“when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting that the baby leaped in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
“it came to pass that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost.”
“it came to pass that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost.”
42In a loud voice she exclaimed, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
“And she spake out with a loud voice and said, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.”
“and she spoke out with a loud voice and said blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.”
“And she spoke out with a loud voice and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.”
“Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
“And she cried out with a loud voice and said blessed are you among women. Blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
“She called out with a loud voice and said, Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
43And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
“And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
“And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
“And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
“But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
“why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
“why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
44For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
“For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.”
“behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.”
“Behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.”
“For as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.”
45Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord's word to her will be fulfilled."
“And blessed is she that believed, for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
“And blessed is she that believeth, for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
“Blessed is she Who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord?”
“blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”
46Then Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord,
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord.”
“and Mary said my soul doth magnify the Lord.”
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord.”
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,”
“And Mary said, My soul exalts the Lord.”
“and Mary said my soul doth magnify the Lord”
47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
“and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,”
“and My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.”
“And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.”
“and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.”
“and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.”
“and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.”
48For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
“for he has regarded the lowly state of his maidservant. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.”
“For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden, for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”
“For he hath regarded the lowest state of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”
“For he has had regard for the humble state of his bond -slave. For behold, from this time on, all generations will count me blessed.”
“For he hath regarded the lowest state of his handmaiden for behold from henceforth all Generations shall call me blessed.”
“For He hath regarded the lowest state of His handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”
49For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.
“For he that is mighty hath done to me great things and holy is his name.”
“For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.”
“for the Mighty One has done great things for me and holy is his name”
“For He that is mighty hath done to me great things and holy is His name.”
“For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, and holy is his name,”
“For the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.”
50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
“And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
“and his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
“and His mercy is upon generation after generation. Toward those who fear him.”
“and his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation.”
“And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation.”
“And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
51He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
“He has showed strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”
“He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”
“He has showed strength with His arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”
“He hath showed strength with his arm. He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”
“He has done mighty deeds with his arm. He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts.”
“he has showed strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts”
52He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
“He hath put down the mighty from their seats and exalted them of low degree.”
“He has brought down rulers from their thrones and has exalted those who were humble.”
“He hath put down the mighty from their seats and exalted them of low degree.”
“He hath put down the mighty from their seats and exalted them of low degree.”
“He has brought down rulers from their thrones, and has exalted those who were humble.”
“he hath put down the mighty from their seats and Exalted them of low degree.”
53He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.
“He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.”
“He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.”
“He has filled the hungry with good things and sent away the rich empty -handed.”
“He hath filled the hungry with good things. And the rich He hath sent empty away.”
“He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.”
“He has filled the hungry with good things and the rich he has sent away empty.”
54He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,
“He has helped his servant Israel in remembrance of his mercy”
“he has given help to Israel his servant, in remembrance of his mercy,”
“He has helped his servant Israel in remembrance of his mercy.”
“He hath helped his servant Israel in remembrance of his mercy,”
“He's given help to Israel, His servant in remembrance of His mercy,”
“He hath opened His servant Israel in remembrance of His mercy”
55as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever."
“as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed forever.”
“as he spake to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever,”
“as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever.”
“as He spake to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever.”
“as He spake to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever.”
“as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his offspring forever.”
56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
“and Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her house.”
“And Mary abode with her about three months and returned to her own house.”
57When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.
“Now Elizabeth's full time came for her to be delivered and she brought forth a son.”
“Now Elizabeth's full time came that she should be delivered and she brought forth a son”
“Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth and she gave birth to a son.”
“Now Elizabeth's full time came that she should be delivered and she brought forth a son.”
“Elizabeth's full time came that she should be delivered, and she brought forth a son.”
58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.
“When her neighbors and relatives heard how the Lord had shown great mercy to her, they rejoiced with her.”
“her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed his great mercy toward her. And they were rejoicing with her.”
“Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed his great mercy toward her and they were rejoicing with her.”
“And her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her, and they rejoiced with her.”
“And her neighbors and her cousins heard how that the Lord had showed great mercy upon her, and they rejoiced with her.”
“and her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had show great mercy upon her. And they rejoiced with her”
59On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah.
“so it was on the eighth day that they came to circumcise the child and they would have called him by the name of his father, Zacharias.”
“And it came to pass that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child. And called him Zacharias after the name of his father.”
“And it came about that on the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child and they were going to call him Zacharias after his father.”
“And it happened that on the eighth day when they came to circumcise the child, that they were going to call him Zacharias after his father.”
60But his mother replied, "No! He shall be called John."
“His mother answered and said, no, he shall be called John.”
“his mother answered and said, No, indeed, he shall be called John.”
“his mother answered and said, no indeed, he shall be called John.”
“His mother answered and said not so. But he shall be called John.”
“And his mother answered and said, Not so, he shall be called John.”
61They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who bears this name."
“And they said to her, there is no one among your relatives who is called by that name.”
“And they said unto her. There is none of thy kindred that is called by thy name. By this name.”
62So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.
“So they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.”
“And they made signs to his father as to what he wanted him called.”
“And they made signs to his father as to what he wanted him called.”
“And they made signs to his father how he would have him called.”
“And they made signs to his father how he would have him called.”
“And they made signs to his father how he would have him”
63Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, "His name is John." And they were all amazed.
“And he asked for a tablet. And he wrote as follows. His name is John. And they were all astonished.”
“And he asked for a tablet and he wrote as follows. His name is John. And they were all astonished.”
“And he asked for a writing table, a slate, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all,”
“he asked for a writing table and wrote, saying that his name is John and they marveled all.”
“And he asked for a tablet and wrote as follows, his name is John. They were all astonished.”
64Immediately Zechariah's mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.
“And at once, his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed and he began to speak in praise of God.”
“And at once his mouth was opened, his tongue loosed. And he began to speak in praise of God.”
“And at once his mouth was opened, his tongue loosed and he began to speak in praise of God.”
“immediately his mouth was open and his tongue loose and he spoke praising God”
“and his mouth was opened immediately, his tongue loose, and he spake and praised God.”
65All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.
“"...fear came on all those living around them, and all these matters were being talked about in all the hill country of Judea.".”
“fear came upon all those living around them. And all these matters were being talked about in all the hill country of Judea.”
“And fear came upon all that dwelt round about them. And all those sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea.”
“Fear came on all those living around them and all these matters were being talked about on all the hill country of Judea.”
66And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, "What then will this child become?" For the Lord's hand was with him.
“all who heard them kept them in mind, saying, what then will this child turn out to be? For the hand of the Lord was certainly with him.”
“All who heard them kept them in mind saying, what then will this child turn out to be? For the hand of the Lord was certainly with him.”
67Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:
“And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied saying,”
“And his father, Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied saying,”
“And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,”
“His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Holy Ghost and prophesied, saying...”
“and his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied,”
“and his father, Zacharias, was filled with the Holy Ghost and prophesied.”
68"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.
“blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people”
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people”
“Blessed is the Lord God of Israel for He has visited and redeemed His people”
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and redeemed his people.”
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and redeemed his people,”
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel. For he has visited us and accomplished redemption for his people.”
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69He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,
“and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,”
“and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,”
“and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of David his servant”
“and has raised up a morn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,”
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“and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,”
“And he has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of David his servant.”
70as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,
“as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began,”
“as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets which have been since the world began,”
“as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old”
“as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began,”
“as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets which have been since the world began.”
“As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets, which have been since the world began,”
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71salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,
“that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all that hate us,”
“that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all that hate us,”
“that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all that hate us,”
“salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us”
“salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,”
“That we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all that hate us.”
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72to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant,
“to perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember His holy covenant.”
“To perform the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant,”
“to perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant,”
“to show mercy toward our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant,”
“to show mercy toward our fathers and to remember his holy covenant,”
“to perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember His holy covenant.”
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73the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us
“the oath, which he swear to our father, Abraham”
“The oath which he swore to our father Abraham,”
“the oath which he swore to our father Abraham,”
“the oath which he swore to our father Abraham.”
“the oath which he swore to Abraham our father,”
“the oath which he swore to our father Abraham,”
74deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,
“That he would grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear.”
“that He would grant unto us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, might serve Him without fear”
“that he would grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear”
“that we being delivered from the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear.”
“that we being delivered from the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear”
“that he would grant unto us that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear”
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75in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives.
“in holiness and righteousness before Him all our days.”
“in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.”
“in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.”
“in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.”
“in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.”
“in holiness and righteousness before him all our days”
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76And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,
“And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the highest, for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,”
“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the highest, for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his way,”
“and thou child shall be called the prophet of the highest for thou shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways”
“And you child will be called the prophet of the most high. For you will go on before the Lord to prepare his way”
“And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the highest, for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,”
“And thou, child, shall be called the prophet of the highest, for thou shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,”
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77to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
“to give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins.”
“to give to His people the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins”
“to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins.”
“To give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins.”
“to give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins”
“to give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins”
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78because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,
“through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,”
“through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,”
“through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,”
“because of the tender mercy of our God with which the sunrise from on high shall visit us”
“through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sun rising from on high hath visited us”
“Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the day spring from on high has visited us.”
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79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."
“To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death. To guide our feet into the way of peace.”
“to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
“to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
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“to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death to guide our feet unto the way of peace.”
“to shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
80And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.
“So the child grew and became strong in spirit and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.”
“And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit and was in the deserts till the days of his showing unto Israel.”
“And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.”
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.".”
“And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.”
“And so the child grew and waxed strong in spirit and was in the desert until the day of his showing unto Israel.”